The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had already warned in 2018 that grain-free dog food primarily made from peas, lentils, potatoes, and beans is associated with canine dilated cardiomyopathy, and it has been found that after large dogs, the trend of small dogs developing the disease is also on the rise!
The FDA further announced in June 2019 a list of 16 grain-free dog food brands that could cause heart disease:
Natural Balance, Acana, Zignature, Taste of the Wild, 4Health, Earthborn Holistic, Blue Buffalo, Nature’s Domain, Fromm, Merrick, California Natural, Orijen, Nature’s Variety, NutriSource, Nutro, Rachael Ray Nutrish
The trend of small dogs developing heart disease is on the rise.
FDA spokesperson: "Heart failure is a known issue in large dogs, but since 2017, small dogs, which previously had no cases, have also been showing the same problem, eventually drawing the attention of veterinarians and the FDA.
Our research found a common factor: grain-free dog foods that replaced grains with legumes."Our research found a common factor: grain-free dog foods that replaced grains with legumes.
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
The biggest problem is that dogs do not show symptoms in the early stages. Symptoms such as lethargy, lack of stamina, and shortness of breath only appear when the condition is severe, but by then, it is often too late.
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